71. He will save us from our enemies and from the power of all those who hate us.
72. God said he would show mercy to our fathers, and he remembered his holy agreement.
73. This was the promise he made to our father Abraham,
74. a promise to free us from the power of our enemies, so that we could serve him without fear
75. in a way that is holy and right for as long as we live.
76. “Now you, little boy, will be called a prophet of the Most High God. You will go first before the Lord to prepare the way for him.
77. You will make his people understand that they will be saved by having their sins forgiven.
78. “With the loving mercy of our God, a new day from heaven will shine on us.
79. It will bring light to those who live in darkness, in the fear of death. It will guide us into the way that brings peace.”